An Even Tighter Closet by Rosemary

[lyricalsoul.livejournal.com]

b>Fandom: STARSKY AND HUTCH
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

Because endings aren't always happy, and in this story, that's okay.

Originally published in the 'zine "Cross the Line" (still in print) this story brilliantly weaves the events of "Hutchinson for Murder One" with a healthy dose of slash, angst, hurt, comfort and humor.

In a nutshell, Starsky loves Hutch, and desperately wants to tell him, but then there's the murder of Vanessa, sending our boys on the lam. Hiding out at Huggy's, things come to a, uh, head.

Perhaps it was subconscious planning on Starsky's part or maybe he really was more asleep than awake. Whatever the case, the drowsing detective was not aware of the moment when the nature of his touches altered, when a reassuring rub became a sensual glide, when an innocent hug became something only slightly less than a lover's embrace.

Shoulda slept on the floor, Starsk. Or maybe not...

As the story progresses, it gets better, it gets worse, then better, then... not so much with the better.

Visibly torn, Hutch tried to explain, "I barely know myself today and I don't recognize you at all. The day before yesterday, we were cops, sworn to uphold the law. I knew that we…stood for something, but now..."

Ah, Hutch, Hutch. Such angst, such confusion...

Okay, I won't spoil it for you, but suffice to say, this story practically begs a sequel, but there isn't one, and that's okay, too.


An Even Tighter Closet

Comments

And She Is

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

Ro is on LJ tiranog just so you know;) And she's always written of the same mindset I have, Vanessa saying "The woman hasn't been born that could take him from me." and Starsky knowing that "Maybe the woman hasn't been born who could take him from you, but I'll lay you odds that the man has." It's perfectly in line with where the series went. Hutch's theory that "We're becoming more important to each other than the job and…" is also really evident in the show. They passed that line before the show even began airing, so backing off now isn't going to help.

Re: And She Is

[lyricalsoul.livejournal.com]

Well, you and Rosemary have the perfect mindset. I guess this means I'm gonna have to buy your 'zine and check you out, huh?

Re: And She Is

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

That would be much appreciated;) I'm working in Season Three right now and it's looking good for me to finish it this summer. I'm so excited!

New Link

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http://www.starskyhutcharchive.com/starskyhutchslash/classic/Rosemary/AnEvenTighterCloset.htm